570.841 – Farm-to-fuel initiative.
570.841 Farm-to-fuel initiative.— (1) The department may develop a farm-to-fuel initiative to enhance the market for and promote the production and distribution of renewable energy from Florida-grown crops, agricultural wastes and residues, and other biomass and to enhance the value of agricultural products or expand agribusiness in the state. (2) The department may conduct a statewide comprehensive information […]
570.843 – Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Advisory Council.
570.843 Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Advisory Council.— (1) There is created within the department the Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Advisory Council, to consist of 12 members to be appointed by the commissioner. Initially, 6 members shall be appointed by the commissioner for a 1-year term and 6 members for a 2-year term. Thereafter, members shall […]
570.844 – Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resource Clearinghouse.
570.844 Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resource Clearinghouse.—The department shall establish on its website a clearinghouse for resources available to young and beginning farmers and ranchers, including, but not limited to, local, state, federal, and private sources of grants, loans, and scholarships, as well as general resources on finance and business planning. The clearinghouse also must […]
570.85 – Agritourism.
570.85 Agritourism.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to promote agritourism as a way to support bona fide agricultural production by providing a stream of revenue and by educating the general public about the agricultural industry. It is also the intent of the Legislature to eliminate duplication of regulatory authority over agritourism as expressed in […]
570.86 – Definitions.
570.86 Definitions.—As used in ss. 570.85-570.89, the term: (1) “Agritourism activity” means any agricultural related activity consistent with a bona fide farm, livestock operation, or ranch or in a working forest which allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy activities, including farming, ranching, historical, cultural, civic, ceremonial, training […]
570.87 – Agritourism participation impact on land classification.
570.87 Agritourism participation impact on land classification.— (1) In order to promote and perpetuate agriculture throughout this state, farm operations are encouraged to engage in agritourism. An agricultural classification pursuant to s. 193.461 may not be denied or revoked solely due to the conduct of agritourism activity on a bona fide farm or the construction, alteration, or […]
570.73 – Short title.
570.73 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Agricultural Economic Development Act.” History.—ss. 1, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 74, ch. 2014-150. Note.—Former s. 570.241.
570.88 – Liability.
570.88 Liability.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an agritourism operator, his or her employer or employee, or the owner of the underlying land on which the agritourism occurs is not liable for injury or death of, or damage or loss to, a participant resulting from the inherent risks of agritourism activities if the notice of […]
570.74 – Definitions relating to Agricultural Economic Development Act.
570.74 Definitions relating to Agricultural Economic Development Act.—For purposes of this act, the term: (1) “Agriculturally depressed area” means a rural area that has declining profitability from agricultural enterprises and one or more of the following characteristics: (a) A stable or declining population. (b) A stable or declining real per capita income. (c) A traditional economy based on agriculture or […]
570.89 – Posting and notification.
570.89 Posting and notification.— (1)(a) Each agritourism operator shall post and maintain signs that contain the notice of inherent risk specified in subsection (2). A sign shall be placed in a clearly visible location at the entrance to the agritourism location and at the site of the agritourism activity. The notice of inherent risk must consist of […]